Kentucky Center for Clinical & Translational Science supports faster, smarter health research
Official title: Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Funded at University of Kentucky · NIH-11424490 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant supports Kentucky's CTSA hub to speed up health research and bring new findings into communities, especially rural areas, using data, collaboration, and practical methods.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Kentucky NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lexington, United States) |
| Project start | September 2, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2033 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $4,004,255 |
| NIH project number | 1UM1TR006383-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11424490 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates include individuals in Kentucky who could participate in translational research efforts, community-engaged studies, or future trials linked to improving rural health and care delivery.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not involved in translational research or without access to the implemented community health improvements may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
The Kentucky Center for Clinical & Translational Science (CCTS) at the University of Kentucky acts as Kentucky's main hub for translating research into real-world health improvements. It focuses on community-engaged research, rural health, informatics, and data integration to drive evidence-based care and public health actions. The grant aims to transform how translational research is done—making it more rigorous, efficient, impactful, and faster—through innovative methods and broad collaborations. The center plans to work regionally and nationally to accelerate research and share approaches that improve prevention and care in diverse settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Patients could benefit from faster access to validated health interventions and improved care strategies informed by statewide and national collaborations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous CTSA-supported programs have shown that coordinated, data-driven translational efforts can accelerate bringing effective interventions to communities.
Where this research is happening
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hartmann, Katherine E — University of Kentucky
- Study coordinator: Hartmann, Katherine E
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.